The short answer
When to go to Bikaner
November to February is by far the most comfortable window, with cool, dry days well suited to exploring Junagarh Fort and the old city on foot. April to June brings extreme desert heat of 40–45°C that is genuinely risky for older travellers, and July to September adds dust and irregular monsoon showers on top of continued warmth. A private car and a long midday rest make even the shoulder months workable.
Month by month
Bikaner weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 8°C | 5 mm | Cool, dry and comfortable | |
| February | 27°C | 12°C | 8 mm | Pleasant, ideal fort-and-old-city weather | |
| March | 33°C | 17°C | 8 mm | Warming, still manageable with a midday break | |
| April | 39°C | 23°C | 8 mm | Very hot desert days | |
| May | 42°C | 28°C | 24 mm | Extreme heat, 40–45°C common | |
| June | 42°C | 29°C | 37 mm | Extreme heat continues | |
| July | 39°C | 29°C | 91 mm | Hot with dust and occasional monsoon rain | |
| August | 37°C | 27°C | 57 mm | Still hot, monsoon dust settling | |
| September | 37°C | 26°C | 32 mm | Hot but easing toward autumn | |
| October | 36°C | 21°C | 13 mm | Cooling, dry evenings return | |
| November | 31°C | 14°C | 1 mm | Dry, cool and clear | |
| December | 26°C | 9°C | 3 mm | Cool, comfortable desert winter |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bikaner seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and comfortable
- February: Pleasant, ideal fort-and-old-city weather
- November: Dry, cool and clear
- December: Cool, comfortable desert winter
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming, still manageable with a midday break
- October: Cooling, dry evenings return
Possible, with planning: August and September
- August: Still hot, monsoon dust settling
- September: Hot but easing toward autumn
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June and July
- April: Very hot desert days
- May: Extreme heat, 40–45°C common
- June: Extreme heat continues
- July: Hot with dust and occasional monsoon rain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bikaner: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bikaner?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Bikaner, with March and October also good. November to February is by far the most comfortable window, with cool, dry days well suited to exploring Junagarh Fort and the old city on foot. April to June brings extreme desert heat of 40–45°C that is genuinely risky for older travellers, and July to September adds dust and irregular monsoon showers on top of continued warmth. A private car and a long midday rest make even the shoulder months workable.
Which months should I avoid in Bikaner with elderly parents?
April, May, June and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot desert days Extreme heat, 40–45°C common
When does it rain most in Bikaner?
July is the wettest month, with about 91 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 42°C.